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Index

57
218

ABS warning light

(see Anti-lock brake system) .

Additives, engine oil Air bag supplemental

restraint system. and child safety seats . description . disposal . driver air bag . indicator light operation . passenger air bag . proper seating . tone generator . wearing safety belts.

Air cleaner filter, specifications . Air conditioning, electronic automatic

temperature control system .

Alcohol, in fuel . Aluminum wheels. Antenna, radio

(see Electronic sound system) Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) . Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) . Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . Assistance (see Customer assistance) Audio system

description . see also Brake . warning light.

(see Electronic sound system)

17, 25
. 17, 24–25
18
22
18
55
18
18
16
22
15
268

65
214
238

75, 121, 143
221
221

157
157
57
188
185

121

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Automatic transaxle driving with . fluid, adding . fluid, checking .

Backing up . Basic vehicle warranty . Battery .

acid, treating emergencies . disconnecting . how to service . jumping a disabled battery. maintenance-free . proper disposal, recycling . replacement, specifications . servicing . when storing your vehicle .

Brake fluid

brake warning light . checking and adding . description .

Brakes

warning light.

adjustment . anti-lock . anti-lock brake system (ABS) applying the brakes . brake warning light . fluid, checking and adding. front disc. new brake linings . noise. parking . servicing . when storing your vehicle .

Break-in period . Brights (high beams) . Bulbs, replacing .

headlamps .

292 Index

147
242
242

149, 155
239
169, 241
173
239
169
239
241
268
239
272

. 55
245
245

157
157

. 57
157
. 55
245
157
157–158
160
245
273
. 80
256
256

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Canada, customer assistance . Canada, warranty information . Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan

Carbon monoxide in exhaust . Car seats for children

(CAMVAP).

(see Child safety seats)

Cassette tape player

(see Electronic sound system)

Catalytic converter CD player

(see Electronic sound system)

Chains, tires . Changing a tire . Child safety restraints .

child safety seats .

192

193
48

24

134, 140
261

128
238
173
23
24

Child safety seats . 17, 24–25
and air bags . attaching with tether straps . 34
13, 24
automatic locking mode (retractor) . 34
tether anchorage hardware . 54

Chime, safety belt . Cleaning your vehicle CD player and discs chrome and aluminum parts . engine compartment exterior . exterior lamps . fabric . headlamps . instrument panel . plastic parts . polishing. rustproofing . safety belts . tail lamps . upholstery and interior trim . washing .

131
210
81
112
81
65
15
81
112

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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)

wheels . windows .

Clock. Clutch

operation while driving . recommended shift speeds . shifting the gears . Cold engine starting . Combination lap and shoulder belts . Compact disc player

(see Electronic sound system)

Compact disc radio

(see Electronic sound system)

Console, description . Controls

instrument panel mirrors. steering column .

Coolant (see Engine coolant)

checking and adding . drain and flush . preparing for storage . specifications . temperature gauge . Cooling fan . Crankcase emission filter . Cruise control (see Speed control) . Customer Assistance Center, Customer Assistance Centre,

Ford of Canada .

Ford (U.S.) .

Dashboard (see Instrument panel) . Daytime running light system . Defects, reporting . Dipstick

engine oil power steering fluid .

Disabled vehicle (see Towing)

294 Index

239
. 72
127, 143

153
156
154
. 43

122, 128

122
114

. 63
113
. 77

221
226
272
226
. 61
204
268
. 89

187

192

. 63
. 78
192

218
247
181

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Dispute Settlement Board . Doors . Driving under special conditions

bad weather . heavy load . high water . slippery roads . tips for safe driving. towing a trailer.

188
95

162
164
164
162
162
166

134

75
75
143
123, 137
146

134

134

185
169, 242
169
181
158, 160

261
261–262

58
44
42–43
46
42
37, 43
46

Index 295

Electronic radio with cassette

(see Electronic sound system)

Electronic sound system

antenna . atenna . radio reception . tuning the radio . warranty and service information .

Electronic stereo cassette radio

(see Electronic sound system)

Electronic stereo radio

(see Electronic sound system)

Emergencies, roadside assistance . battery acid spills . jump-starting . towing.

Emergency brake (parking brake) . Emission control system catalytic converter emissions warranty .